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Learning for Justice Educator Fund Frequently Asked Questions

How does the new LFJ Educator Fund differ from the old Educator Grants program? In August 2020, we paused our grants program to strategically redesign it. While the two programs have many similarities, there are some

November 2, 2021

publication

Creating and Upholding Just Systems

Social justice leadership includes regularly assessing and improving systems and structures that promote student well-being and equity—in both experiences and outcomes.

May 26, 2023

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Informational

The American Slave Code in Theory and Practice (1853)

This argument from William Goodell underscores the moral and legal precedents used to break up families for commodification.

William Goodell

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

Civics

History

December 14, 2017

article

Issue 25, Spring 2004

Let the Mainlands Hear the Word

Coastal Carolina educators work to preserve Gullah culture.

Topic

Race & Ethnicity

article

Issue 42, Fall 2012

Confronting White Privilege

Illustration of a student walking upside down

Many affluent students are oblivious to issues of race and class. Here are two teaching strategies designed to open their eyes.

Topic

Race & Ethnicity

text

Informational

Memories of Childhood’s Slavery Days (Chapter: Reminiscences), 1909

This text is a long reflection by a woman who was formerly enslaved. The author, Annie, grew up working in the home of her enslaver. The text gives her perspective on the experience of slavery and liberation.

Annie L. Burton

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

December 14, 2017

article

Issue 66, Spring 2021

“We Won’t Wear the Name”

At these three high schools, each named for Robert E. Lee, students led the way toward change.

article

March 31, 2020

Online Teaching Can Be Culturally Responsive

Amid school closures, online classes can offer new opportunities for culturally responsive teaching. Here’s what one educator is trying with her fifth grade students.

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Part of a Community Online

This lesson focuses on helping young children learn to participate in different kinds of digital communities. Students will solidify and work on what they know about being part of any community.

Grade Level

K-2

Subject

Digital Literacy

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

September 25, 2017

article

Issue 31, Spring 2007

'THIS is Why We Need a GSA'

Gay-straight alliances are taking hold in middle schools, where homophobia and anti-gay harassment may be the most rampant.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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